literature and the war

Critical discussion of three Shakespeare plays, Troilus and Cressida, All's Well that Ends Well, and Measure for Measure, that defy attempts to classify them as either comedy, romance, tragedy, or satire.

Contains a collection of critical essays which analyze the plot, characters, symbolism, and themes of Joseph Heller's novel "Catch-22" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

A line-by-line commentary that explains the factual details, mythological allusions, and Homeric conventions for the general reader.

A critical study of American writer Tim O'Brien's life and books, discussing his roles as son, soldier, and author; identifying the key themes that characterize his works; and analyzing six titles, each of which is directly or indirectly about the Vietnam War.

Presents a critical reading of the novels of writer Tim O'Brien, including a discussion of each of his books along with brief biographical information.

Comprehensive study of Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms concentrating on characters and themes.

Offers an overview of literary works about the Trojan War, Greek mythology, and the tradition of Troy stories, with information on the history and archaeology of the Mycenaean Bronze Age and the city of Troy, an overview of ancient Greek oral poetry, and a survey of Troy stories from Homer through the twentieth century.

An in-depth study guide to American author Ernest Hemingway's novel "A Farewell to Arms" that provides a brief Hemingway biography, a plot summary, a textual history, a bibliographical essay, and discussion of the work's contexts, themes, issues, characters, language, style, and reception.

Examines the experiences of World War I soldiers who used their poetry to express the horrors of warfare, and explores the historical, political, and social background which shaped the poetry of the war.